Tuesday, September 30, 2014 -- Genome: Unlocking Life's Code Exhibition Closing Symposium

The symposium, in partnership with NHGRI, the National Museum of Natural History, and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health focuses on how genomics can prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure diseases for individuals, their families, and global populations; and what the next decade holds in terms of genomic advances. The symposium includes a day program (1 p.m. - 5 p.m.), and an evening program (6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. ). Speakers include: Eric Green (NHGRI), Richard Lifton (Yale University), Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University and the Broad Institute), Charles Rotimi (NHGRI), and Anne Wojcicki (23and Me).Speakers include: Eric Green (NHGRI), Richard Lifton (Yale University), Pardis Sabeti (Harvard University and the Broad Institute), Charles Rotimi (NHGRI), and Anne Wojcicki (23and Me). Special evening program featuring Carolyn Hax, Washington Post Advice Columnist, and Barbara Biesecker (NHGRI) who will answer questions related to health, genetics, and dealing with disease. Registration is required for both sessions: http://www.go.si.edu/genomefutureLocation: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Baird Auditorium, 10th St. and Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, D.C.Start: September 30, 2014 @ 01:00 PMEnd: September 30, 2014 @ 08:45 PM
Source: NHGRI Events - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: events